~Plumeria~

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1. ICU interview

   ~Plumeria~ replied to Milkofamnesia02's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't been working regular inpatient jobs, out of NTICU x 5.5 years. We aren't wanted! New grads are fresh, cheap, & exposed to the latest order sets. I was turned down x2 in August and even crisis contracts won't accept me. I may just leave ...

2. Providence St. Peter Interview to Hire Time & Culture Thete

   ~Plumeria~ replied to ~Plumeria~'s topic in Washington

   I look back to yesterday and wonder how I could be so negative! On the bright side, our manager is a genuine caring person & 99% of the staff are super nice. I would definitely follow the manager and/or work with any of these colleagues anywhere.

3. Providence St. Peter Interview to Hire Time & Culture Thete

   ~Plumeria~ replied to ~Plumeria~'s topic in Washington

   There are alot of nice RNs there it seems; however, my experience for my shift in my dept has been the worst of my life: Verbally abusive senior nurse continues in role and is heavily relied on by management, despite multiple complaints about her. Th...

4. Providence St. Peter Interview to Hire Time & Culture Thete

   ~Plumeria~ posted a topic in Washington

   How long does it usually take from in-person interview to offer of employment at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia, WA? I was instructed that I would next hear from the recruiter if an offer of employment (in a contract) was made, but it has alr...

5. Why I'm leaving nursing

   ~Plumeria~ replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

   I admire you for making the wise decision to leave - while you can. I've waited 17 years to leave and now find myself perhaps too old to re-train and in an area of the US with few job opportunities. I cried after every shift my first 6 months of nurs...

6. Moving On Up: Clinical Ladder Programs, are they really worth it?

   ~Plumeria~ replied to Richard Wolfe's topic in General Nursing

   My calculations in the past have always shown it's not worth it financially. That doesn't mean you can't do some things suggested as part of your employer's program. I was heavily engaged in policy committee & informatics activities - but got pai...

7. ICU days NA even for experienced nurse?

   ~Plumeria~ posted a topic in Alaska

   I am an experienced NTICU nurse from a Level 1 trauma hospital who is new to the Anchorage / MatSu Valley area but can't find a job. I have been told one only can get days ICU anywhere here by starting out on nights? Any tips / suggestions anyone?

8. Providence vs Regional vs Native Hospitals

   ~Plumeria~ replied to 3kids's topic in Alaska

   I'm also looking for information comparing these 3 hospitals. Knowing which one pays most would be nice but not as nice as knowing what the patient: nurse ratios are and which hospitals use LPNs. Yes, LPNs are great. Please no-one take it personally ...